ZIP code 23093, covering Louisa, VA, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Louisa is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Louisa has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Louisa has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 26, 2012.
Louisa has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2021.
Louisa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Louisa was EF1 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 9, 1962), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 23093 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (9 events), earthquakes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Louisa, VA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Louisa has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 23093 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Louisa, VA area (ZIP 23093). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →